2012
Welfare reform bill in tatters after Lords defeats
Key parts of the welfare reform bill were defeated in the House of Lords last night, reports Shamik Das.
Today sees 10 years of Guantanamo – when will Obama honour his pledge?
Ten years ago to the day, the United States government opened the now infamous Guantanamo Bay detention camp - Mike Morgan-Giles reports.
A 21-hour working week is long overdue
Sarah Lyall argues that a 21 hour working week would have positive effects above and beyond the time spent not working.
Children’s commissioner slams welfare bill
Alex Hern reveals that the Children's Commissioner has slammed the welfare reform bill.
Employment agencies: Jobs picture is even worse than you might imagine
This month’s Report on Jobs tells two stories: the deepening of the ‘jobs recession’ and a downturn in temporary employment, reports Richard Exell.
Inequality must be ended to prevent another financial crisis
Stewart Lansley argues that high income inequality leads to economic slumps; we can only solve the latter if we deal with the former